"Russia's goal is to reach the negotiating table on favorable terms by continuing to threaten to raise the escalation level," Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov said in an NHK interview. By suggesting that the level will be raised, he expressed the view that he wants to dampen the fighting spirit of Ukraine and the West and produce victory.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Reznikov gave an interview to NHK earlier this month in Kyiv.
In it, Defense Minister Reznikov said regarding Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine, "The only question is how to maintain the regime while they also know that the action called 'special military operation' has failed. is the purpose," he said.
"Russia's strategic goal is to come to the negotiating table on favorable terms by continuing to threaten to step up the escalation," he said. I want to keep it," he said, suggesting that Russia would increase the level of its offensive, showing the view that Russia wants to discourage Ukraine and the West and stage their own victory. .
Regarding the Russian side's view of victory, he said, "Russia wants complete control over the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions in order to appeal to domestic voters the success of the 'special military operation'." He pointed out that he is particular about taking control of Bahumt, which is one of the bases on the side.
On the other hand, Defense Minister Reznikov emphasized that Ukraine will never compromise, saying, "We can sit at the negotiating table after Russia withdraws its troops from Ukrainian territory."